Upcoming Alphonso Mango Season 2026 – Pre-Orders Open for Authentic Ratnagiri Hapus
The much-awaited Alphonso mango season 2026 is finally here, delighting mango lovers in India and overseas. Renowned for its captivating aroma, golden hue, and distinctive taste, the Ratnagiri Hapus Alphonso is truly the crown jewel of mangoes. To guarantee each customer experiences the freshest fruit, advance bookings begin on 15th January, with dispatches starting from March 15 onwards.
This pre-booking system allows mango lovers to guarantee certified GI-tagged Alphonso mangoes directly from reputed Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, seasonal freshness, and complete traceability.
Benefits of Pre-Ordering Alphonso Mangoes
Each year, interest in Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes far exceeds supply due to their limited harvest period and strict quality standards. Through advance booking, customers ensure access to genuine, naturally ripened fruit in its prime.
Key reasons to pre-order include:
? Guaranteed supply during peak season
? Early dispatch once the harvest starts
? Priority for top-grade fruit sourced from Ratnagiri and Devgad
? Stable pricing against last-minute fluctuations
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy peace of mind knowing their mangoes are booked before the rush.
Advance Booking Starts 15th January
From January 15, customers can make their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Advance bookings help both farmers and customers—enabling smooth planning, balanced supply, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the pre-order phase:
? Limited quantities are offered
? Orders processed on a priority basis
? Only natural ripening and no early harvesting used
Each mango is harvested naturally, ensuring flavour and quality remain authentic.
Delivery Schedule from 15th March
Deliveries begin on 15th March, aligning with the natural harvest cycle of Hapus mangoes. This ensures every consignment arrives at optimal maturity for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Fully matured mangoes
? Naturally ripened fruit for safety and flavour
? True sweetness and aroma from the Konkan belt
Deliveries proceed through March to May, depending on harvest conditions and pre-order sequence.
GI-Certified Farms of Ratnagiri and Devgad
The Alphonso mango owes its signature flavour and aroma to the mineral-rich coastal soil and balanced microclimate of the Konkan coast. All fruits under this programme come from GI-certified orchards in these regions.
Every batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Traditionally ripened without artificial agents
? Inspected and packed for safe transport
? Dispatched fresh from farm to home
This authentic sourcing guarantees genuine Alphonso mangoes with premium quality.
Customer Experience
Customers joining the advance booking plan can expect:
? Reliable fruit quality across batches
? Protective packaging to prevent damage
? Regular updates on dispatch and delivery
? Just-harvested mangoes from the current season
Natural variations in size, shape, or colour are normal and prove that fruits are chemical-free and authentic.
Limited Availability Each Season
The Hapus mango season typically runs from end of March to June start, depending on weather and fruiting conditions. Since this fruit is highly seasonal, quantities stay restricted throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Small early and late-season harvests
? Prime season fills up rapidly
? Reservations close once the quota is fulfilled
Booking early is the surest way to lock in authentic Hapus mangoes.
Perfect for
Pre-ordering suits:
? Households who enjoy Alphonso mangoes every year
? Mango enthusiasts seeking authentic quality
? Corporate clients arranging festive gifting
? Wholesalers managing time-sensitive shipments
This pre-order method ensures dependability for both personal and commercial needs.
Post-Delivery Handling
Upon receiving your Hapus mangoes:
? Keep them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Refrain from refrigeration until fully ripe
? Enjoy within a few days for optimal flavour and freshness
Proper handling preserves the authentic Alphonso experience—luscious, hapus aromatic, and buttery.
Conclusion
The Alphonso mango season 2026 marks another vibrant opportunity to savour the legendary Ratnagiri Hapus. With pre-orders starting January 15 and dispatches beginning 15th March, customers can plan ahead to relish naturally ripened mangoes directly from Ratnagiri.
Rare in supply but rich in hapus flavour, these mangoes embody the true essence of India’s summer. Pre-order ahead to ensure your mangoes arrive at their sweetest best this season.